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Tag Archives: Haibun
Lone Swan Mourns
No echo Responds to my call Lone swan mourns Dedicated to a sweet being with fur ______________________________________________ As many of you know, I have a weakness for animals – specifically pups and kittens (no matter their age or size, they … Continue reading
Posted in Animal Talk, Haibun, Haiku/Senryu
Tagged grief, Haibun, loss, loss of a pet, micro poetry, pets, sadness, Senryu
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No Echo
No echo Responds to my call Lone swan mourns Dedicated to a sweet being with fur ______________________________________________ As many of you know, I have a weakness for animals – specifically pups and kittens (no matter their age or size, they … Continue reading
Posted in Animal Talk, Haibun, Haiku/Senryu
Tagged Carpe Diem, grief, Haibun, loss, loss of a pet, micro poetry, pets, prompts, sadness, Senryu
9 Comments
Travelers Aware
Spotlights bayou bend Full moon glistening water Travelers aware ______________________________________________ My husband and I drove home (South Louisiana) for my mom’s birthday. We left Texas several hours later than planned. Nonetheless, it afforded us the spectacular view of the full … Continue reading
Posted in Haibun
Tagged bayou bend, bayou country, dark roads, full moon, Haibun, Haiku, travel
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Survived to Live!
After record breaking drought, water rationing and extremely high temperatures last summer in Texas, we were not sure what, if anything, would survive in our garden. When water rationing became rigid, our main emphasis became focused on saving the antique … Continue reading
Posted in Haibun, Photos
Tagged alive, drought, flowers, Haibun, Haiku, Haiku Heights, JP @ Olive Garden, micro poetry, NaPoWriMo, nature, prompts, roses, The April Heights
19 Comments
Dig in and Dig Out
Dense growth shows neglect Torturous chore of weeding Trash cans filling fast Trash cans filling fast Pruners, shovels, rakes and gloves Dig in and dig out Dig in and dig out New canvas developing Garden happiness I have spent the … Continue reading
Posted in Haibun
Tagged "Sensational Haiku Wednesday", gardening, Haibun, Haiku, happiness, meditation, micro poetry, nature, prompts, weeding, weeds
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Twinkle of Appreciation ≈ 6
Twinkle of Appreciation Doubly blessed God-child and god-dog Instant joy ______________________________________________ This is my last night in Georgia, and tomorrow I return to Texas; putting an end to my substitute parenting – “Nannie-Bug” duties for my 10 yr. old niece/godchild … Continue reading
Posted in Animal Talk, Haibun, Pi-Ku
Tagged dogs, godchild, gratitude, Haibun, micro poetry, pets, Pi-Ku, simple things, twinkles, Twinkles of Appreciation
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Twinkle of Appreciation ≈ 5
Twinkle of Appreciation Staunch playmate with brown eyes, white fur ______________________________________________ While my sister is traveling abroad to help with a mission conference, I am staying in her home in Georgia to provide care for my 10 yr. old niece/godchild … Continue reading
Posted in Animal Talk, Haibun, Pi-Ku
Tagged Cockapoo, dogs, fur-children, gratitude, Haibun, micro poetry, pets, Pi-Ku, simple things, twinkles, Twinkles of Appreciation
6 Comments
Lifeline to God
I attended an all-girl Catholic boarding school for high school. My education, steeped in tradition including education about faith, trust, love of God and the relationship with Him and the Trinity, quite naturally included learning elements of evil and sin. … Continue reading
Posted in Haibun
Tagged ‘The Haiku Challenge’, connection, Divine, Haibun, lifeline, love and light, micro poetry, prayer, sin, spirituality, void
19 Comments
Twinkle of Appreciation ≈ 4
Twinkle of Appreciation coffee brewed fresh wake up with kiss ______________________________________________ I have not had an alarm clock ring in my ears for nearly twenty-one years. As part of our wedding vows (or so I remind Ray, my husband) my … Continue reading
Posted in Haibun, Pi-Ku
Tagged alarm clocks, coffee, gratitude, Haibun, kiss, love, micro poetry, Pi-Ku, rituals, simple things, twinkles, Twinkles of Appreciation
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Twinkle of Appreciation ≈ 3
Twinkle of Appreciation hot water and fresh clean towels ______________________________________________ I have always relished hot water and clean linens. However, this recognition and appreciation has blossomed exponentially over the past few weeks. ~~~~~ Tippy is the matriarch in our canine-family … Continue reading
Posted in Haibun, Pi-Ku
Tagged clean laundry, gratitude, Haibun, hot water, life, micro poetry, modern conveniences, Pi-Ku, simple things, Tippy, twinkles, Twinkles of Appreciation
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Twinkle of Appreciation ≈ 2
Twinkle of Appreciation beauty in finished bird’s nest ______________________________________________ During our walk about the yard last evening, we found a completed bird’s nest awaiting occupation. Due to the harsh drought in our area during the past summer, this evergreen holly (among … Continue reading
Posted in Haibun, Photos, Pi-Ku
Tagged bird's nest, cardinals, cats, gratitude, Haibun, life, micro poetry, nature, photography, Pi-Ku, simple things, twinkles, Twinkles of Appreciation
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"On Dragonfly Wings with Buttercup Tea" 